What's Smash 3?Smash 3 is a visual overhaul of Brawl, with the goal of bringing Smash 4's visual style to Brawl. Though we'll be bringing the visual style, we don't plan on replicating Smash 4 1:1, as there are some things that just can't be brought over. We won't be adding Smash 4 characters. We won't be adding Smash 4 gameplay. We won't be adding Young Link.Think of it like Brawl was developed with the visual style of Smash 4.

How did this come about?Taiko, after seeing Smash Wii U/3DS Mario, wanted to attempt to create him in Brawl, but by making the textures from scratch. As he was working, someone else beat him to the punch with a "Smash 4 Mario" making him reconsider. Instead of dropping the idea, he decided to continue with his own brand of characters labelled "New Smash" and released two characters under said label. As he was preparing to continue, Shun sent him a message that he wanted to assist...

Shun, nearing wrap up of his "Vibrant Brawl" project was looking for the next texture project to tackle. He knew he couldn't just do another "recolour" project, as that wouldn't be a "step up" from what he had accomplished previously. Then, he saw Taiko's New Smash Mario and was intrigued. Sending Taiko a message, the two began to talk and ideas started to snow ball for New Smash. However, as the two worked, they realized this project had a specific goal, and thus the name "Smash 3" was coined.

Original Smash 3Our original goal was to create Nintendo-eqsue textures for all the characters. As we finished characters though, we realized that with our original goal, not all characters looked "right." Some characters simply needed more complex textures to capture their feel correctly, namely the more complex ones. We've detailed the process here, so take a look if you're interested!

Texture SourcesWhen finished, texture sources will be released for characters in PSD format. Anyone is free to use these and release what they come up with, but proper credit must be given (either individual names listed in the original Smash 3 release, or as "The Smash 3 Team").

- Downloads -

Updated 10/24/2014 - Updated Mewtwo.The main download pack. Includes everything currently finished with menu assets pre-installed. Does not include additional costume slots.Click "Download" in the top right, and choose "Download .zip"

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Who's working on this?We are:TaikoShun_OneIWantGamesXenozoaTailsmiles249KTHScoutSatoshi-KuraCodexAmazerommuNano

Some non-team members have contributed either directly or indirectly. They are:SJSStarwaffleASF1nkMewtwo2000

How do I install this?We've included instructions in the Pack download. Please read them.

After installing the HUD, my game freezes!Some people are having issues with it. We have no idea why, and have spent several hours trying to find out why this is. If the HUD has frozen your game, please tell us what mods you are using.If you figure out the cause, please let us know! We'll be happy to fix it.

Waaugh! My game froze, fix it plsYou did something wrong. Please read over the instructions and get back to us if that doesn't work.In addition, we can't guarantee something will work if you've modified the files yourself.

This should be officially supported by Project M!Thanks for the compliment!

What's taking so long with *insert character here*?Unfortunately, we are being held hostage by a fiend called "Life" and cannot work on textures 24/7.

When's Sanic?He's being held ransom by modelling bugs.

Are you going to do Brawl Marth?Brawl Marth was based off a design that's 20 years old. Marth told us he doesn't want to remember his days as a prince, so we've chosen to respect his wish.

Are you going to do the Project M alternate costumes?No. Please understand that retexturing Brawl is already a huge task in itself. Doing the Project M costumes would basically double our work. We will, however, supply recolors to fill the Project M slots.

cBliss Support. Do it.This Project. Do you want us to finish.

Are stages in the works?No. We're not even done the characters yet, and stages don't need the touchups we're giving the characters.

Can I modify your stuff? And who do I credit?Yes. Just be sure to credit either "Smash 3 Team" or the individual users who contributed should you release it.To make your life easier, we also release our texture sources when they're available. You'll find them under the character's download in the OP!

I want to help!Great! Post in our thread or message either Taiko or Shun_One.

Do you take requests?No, no we don't. We'd never finish! You can use the texture sources to make your own recolors, though.

I made this cool recolor using your textures! Can you guys officially add it?Sorry, probably not. If we accepted everyone's recolours, we'd never finish since there's more to the recolours than just the textures.However, you're free to upload your recolor to the Vault! Just remember to give us proper credit.

Can I use these textures for my custom build/pack?Of course! Just remember to give us proper credit!

Are you guys PMBR yet?Two of our members are, but they're just here to spy on us in the event we go rogue.

What happened to the House of Pancakes?It burned down with Shun's harddrive.

Who is Scout?Edel is Scout. Scout is Edel. Why two different names? He's a russian spy. Just kidding. Or are we?

When will this be completed?Next week*. In game magazines

*if it isn't finished next week, re-read this message until it becomes true.